BulkSMS.com Reviews

BulkSMS.com

4.6 out of 5 stars
TextUs Reviews

TextUs

5.0 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 52 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 4 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 4 out of 5 stars

Description

BulkSMS is a cloud-based SMS messaging and business communication platform designed to help organizations deliver notifications, marketing campaigns, and automated text messages to customers and employees. The software provides a web-based messaging interface, downloadable desktop applications, and developer APIs for sending individual or bulk SMS messages. Its contact management tools allow users to organize recipients into groups, import contacts from Excel or CSV files, and maintain blocked number lists. Campaign management features include personalized messages, reusable templates, scheduled delivery, sender ID customization, and automated opt-in and opt-out management. Two-way SMS capabilities enable businesses to receive customer replies, manage conversations, and automate responses where supported by local mobile networks. BulkSMS offers a REST API with JSON support, webhooks, Unicode messaging, and integrations with websites, CRM platforms, and other business applications. The platform also supports RCS Business Messaging and WhatsApp Business Messaging for branded conversations and richer customer interactions. Reporting capabilities include message delivery statuses, sent and received message histories, campaign reporting, and SMS credit consumption tracking. BulkSMS provides connectivity to more than 800 mobile networks across over 180 countries, supporting customer engagement, transactional notifications, authentication workflows, and operational alerts.

Description

TextUs is the best text messaging service provider for businesses looking to have real-time conversations, with candidates, leads, employees, and customers. Text messaging is one the most engaging and engaging ways to communicate directly with customers, candidates for jobs, employees, and leads. Two-way, 1:1 messaging encourages engagement and response. Teams get 10x more responses to text messages than email and phone. Business text messaging is now a viable medium of communication that is more effective than traditional media. TextUs is designed to look like the familiar SMS Inbox. It allows users to manage contacts, conversations, campaigns, and other information. You can use the TextUs web application from your desktop or the Chrome extension to your CRM or ATS. Use the mobile app to send and respond on-the-go.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Zapier Yes 
ActiveCampaign Yes 
Allo No 
Bullhorn No 
DojoExpert Yes 
HostBill Yes 
HubSpot CRM No 
HubSpot Customer Platform No 
LeadsBridge Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes 
Oracle Taleo No 
Paessler PRTG Yes 
Planfix No 
SaveMyLeads Yes 
Staffing Referrals No 
Teamstack Yes 
Tracker No 
VEVS Bike Rental Software Yes 
VEVS Boat Rental Software Yes 
VEVS Car Rental Software Yes 

Integrations

Zapier Yes 
ActiveCampaign No 
Allo Yes 
Bullhorn Yes 
DojoExpert No 
HostBill No 
HubSpot CRM Yes 
HubSpot Customer Platform Yes 
LeadsBridge No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 No 
Oracle Taleo Yes 
Paessler PRTG No 
Planfix Yes 
SaveMyLeads No 
Staffing Referrals Yes 
Teamstack No 
Tracker Yes 
VEVS Bike Rental Software No 
VEVS Boat Rental Software No 
VEVS Car Rental Software No 

Pricing Details

Pricing depends on quantity and region
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$749 per month
Two-way Messaging
SMS Campaigns (Basic or Pro)
10-Digit Texting Number
Unlimited Contacts and Users
Shared Inboxes
Analytics & Reporting
Unlimited Keywords
Unlimited Automated Sequences
Integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
API Access
Toll-Free / Short-Code Eligible
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BulkSMS.com

Founded

2000

Country

South Africa

Website

bulksms.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

TextUs

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

www.textus.com

Product Features

SMS Marketing

2-Way Messaging Yes 
Artificial Intelligence No 
Contact Management Yes 
MMS No 
Mass Texting Yes 
Message Personalization Yes 
Mobile Coupons Yes 
Mobile Keywords Yes 
Polls / Voting No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduled Messaging Yes 
Shortcodes No 
Text-to-Win No 

Product Features

Internal Communications

App Integration No 
Blogs No 
Chat/Messaging No 
Email Management No 
Employee Directory No 
Event Calendar No 
Newsletter Management No 
Photo Gallery No 
Social Sharing No 
Survey Management No 
Telephony No 
Video Chat No 
Voice Chat No 

Live Chat

Canned Responses No 
Customizable Branding No 
Geo Targeting No 
Offline Form No 
Proactive Chat No 
Screen Sharing No 
Third Party Integration No 
Transfers / Routing No 
Website Visitor Tracking No 

Recruiting

Assessments No 
Background Screening Yes 
CRM Yes 
Interaction Tracking Yes 
Internal HR Yes 
Interview Management Yes 
Job Board Posting Yes 
Job Requisition No 
Onboarding Yes 
Recruiting Firms Yes 
Reference Checking No 
Resume Parsing No 
Self Service Portal Yes 

SMS Marketing

2-Way Messaging Yes 
Artificial Intelligence Yes 
Contact Management Yes 
MMS Yes 
Mass Texting Yes 
Message Personalization Yes 
Mobile Coupons No 
Mobile Keywords Yes 
Polls / Voting Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduled Messaging Yes 
Shortcodes Yes 
Text-to-Win Yes 

Workforce Management

Budgeting & Forecasting No 
Contractor Management No 
Employee Lifecycle Management No 
Labor Projection No 
Performance Appraisal No 
Recruiting Management Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Skills Tracking No 
Time & Attendance Yes 
Variable Workforce No 

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